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DL03 YSV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded windscreen pilar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured next to axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking inner arch (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,873 miles

Corrosion to offside "A" pillar outside of presribed areas

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to offside "A" pillar outside of presribed areas

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,646 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,112 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on side walls

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre cracking on side walls

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,030 miles

movement n/s/f top strut mounting

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2008 34,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement n/s/f top strut mounting

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,860 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 30,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,725 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DL03 YSV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL03 YSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DL03 YSV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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